James Scott, a farmer and citizen of White River Township, was
born in said township, February 12, 1839, and is the son of John
and Katherine (Heavener) Scott. The father was a native of
Virginia, born January 5, 1799, and died in Johnson County, Ind.,
October 16, 1871. The mother was also a native of Virginia, born
January 16, 1802. They were married in Virginia and came to Indiana
about 1835 or 1836, and settled in White River Township, Johnson
County. The father was a farmer by occupation. He and wife were two
of the first members of the Honey Creek Church of the United
Brethren denomination. They continued to be members of the church
up to their deaths. Their children, in all, numbered seven, as
follows: Nelson, Mary, Steward, deceased, John, deceased, David,
Aquila and James. James was reared on a farm, and received a fair
education in the common schools. August 10, 1856, he was united in
marriage with Elizabeth Rush, who continued to be his companion
until August 5, 1886, when her death occurred. She was born in
Johnson County, September 16, 1838. The children that blessed her
marriage numbered seven, as follows: Benjamin F., deceased, William
H., James M., Greenberry M., Mary K., deceased, John W., and
Charles A. When Mr. Scott married he settled down on his father’s
farm, and began the life of a farmer, which he has since continued.
He was the youngest child of his parents, whom he faithfully cared
for till they were called away in death. He has followed their
Christian example, and has been a member of the Honey Creek United
Brethren Church, since he was fourteen years of age. His wife was
also a member of the same church, and labored faithfully with him,
as a much devoted wife and kind mother. At her death she left our
subject and five children to mourn her loss. In 1887, Mr. Scott
married for a second wife, Mrs. Amanda Beatty, nee Amanda Toland.
He is still engaged in farming and stock-raising, and resides on
Section 13, White River Township. In politics, Mr. Scott is a
staunch republican.

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